Lean Operations Manager

Company: Sterling St James Llc
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Our company is seeking a talented and motivated Lean Operations Manager for our manufacturing and distribution location in Atlanta, GA. As a leader in the industry, we offer competitive benefits including a potential 15% bonus, profit sharing, and discounts on our products. We also provide relocation assistance.Position Summary:As the Continuous Improvement Unit Manager, you will be responsible for driving plant-wide performance improvement initiatives, focusing on cost, quality, productivity, material flow, and value stream optimization.You will work to develop a strong CI culture through targeted training and various programs.Additionally, you will be responsible for developing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belts/Black Belts.Responsibilities:Job Responsibilities:Manage, mentor, and develop CI staff including CI Engineers, CI Techs, CI Fabricator, and quarterly CI Interns.Implement company Production System principles such as 5S/6F, Lean Manufacturing, Synchronous Flow, and TVP-VAA.Analyze business processes and optimize value stream mapping.Execute strategic and shop floor initiatives in OEE, productivity, labor efficiency, VAA, material flow, quality, and business value stream.Conduct IE time studies to optimize labor line balance and productivity.Perform process capability studies and implement control systems for critical processes.Manage and grow campus-wide programs for Kaizen, Small Group, and Kaizen Blitz.Lead 5-Why Root Cause Analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.Develop and implement structured training programs including Kaizen, Small Group, Lean Manufacturing 5S/6F, Theoretical Value Production/Value Add Analysis, PFMEA, 5-Star, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Develop Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belts, and Black Belts.Champion PFMEA preventative action, including poke-yoke (error proofing).Maintain master project lists and compile summary progress reports for management review.Co-responsible for plant ISO compliance, including internal auditing.Qualifications:Education / Experience:Bachelor's degree in an applicable industrial business field (Industrial Engineering degree preferred).Minimum of five years of applicable industrial manufacturing experience (ten years preferred), with a strong preference for Automotive or Tier 1 Automotive Supplier experience.Minimum of five years of experience in IE, CI, Lean Manufacturing (Automotive or Tier 1 Automotive Supplier experience preferred).Must have at least 3 years of management experience in continuous improvement.Demonstrated problem solving skills and formal problem solving training.Ability to effectively collaborate across functions to drive business results.Highly proficient in MS-Office, particularly Visio, Access, and AutoCAD.by Jobble

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